Sermon topic is ‘Don’t Love the World’
If Jesus tells us to “love our neighbor as ourselves,” then why does John the Apostle admonish believers against “loving the world”? Co-pastor Ron Wedeking’s topic for Sunday’s sermon at South Whidbey Community Church is “Don’t Love the World,” based on 1st John 2:15-17.
Sunday morning, Stan Walker will be absent, so the adult forum class on the book of Acts will combine with Ken Goff, who is teaching and leading a discussion through the Old Testament book of 1st Samuel, on the life of David. Adult forum classes begin at 9 a.m., and morning worship is from 10 to 11 a.m.
There will also be an all-church beach barbecue Sunday at Jim and Anita Craft’s home immediately following morning worship.
For further information about the church and services, go to www.whidbeychurch.org or call 221-1220.
Christina Lee gives the message at Unity
Christina Lee’s talk at the Unity service on Sunday is “Metaphysically Amusing!” The sub- topics are “Exploring the Metaphysics of Amusement Rides,” such as Ferris wheels, roller coasters and water slides; “How to metaphysically interpret your life”; and “Charles Fillmore’s 12 Powers — Imagination, Strength, Will, Faith, Release, Joy and Divine Order.”
Unity of Whidbey meets at 10 a.m. at Bayview Community Hall. All are welcome.
Also, Beverly Graham will headline a benefit concert and silent auction at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25 at Bayview Hall.
Proceeds will go to the church building fund.
‘Ethics of Information Technology’ at UUCWI
Kim Jones, a member of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island and owner of Boomerang at Ken’s Korner, will host an open discussion about how technology has changed our lives in ways that are both exciting and challenging.
Have we chosen to be more or less involved? What positive and negative effects has the World Wide Web had on our relationships, the art of conversation and our young people’s education?
Come ready to discuss this multi-generational challenge. The service starts at 10 a.m. Sunday at the church, located at 20103 Highway 525.
All are welcome. Childcare will be provided for infants and toddlers.
There will be no religious education classes in July or August. Check www.whidbey.com/uucwi for more information.
St. Peter’s announces new summer schedule
Come to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and be fed. There is a new summer time and focus.
The Sunday schedule starts with Women of the Bible at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast is at 9, worship with Holy Communion at 9:30, and “Faith Forum: Living the Heart of Christianity” at 10:30 a.m.
St. Peter’s is at 6309 Wilson Place in Clinton, a block north of Whidbey Island Bank and Highway 525. For further information, call 341-2541.
Wizards and wonders at vacation Bible camp
St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church will transform into Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry during its 2009 Vacation Bible Camp “Wizards and Wonders!”
The camp is Monday, Aug. 10 through Friday, Aug. 14.
The vacation Bible camp will utilize the popular Harry Potter stories to explore life’s journey as a path to the inner self and to the Creator to become the person God wants everyone to be.
The camp will connect Harry Potter’s experiences and the Bible.
Each day during the camp, young people will gather at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine’s to share lunch and embark on adventures.
The day will wrap up around 4 p.m.
The cost for the full week is $50, or $10 per day (maximum $100 per family).
Young people are welcome to participate as many days as they like.
The camp is open to any young person between 4 and 13, and teens from 14 to 18 are welcome to help with the adventures.
Scholarships are available.
To register, request more information, or inquire about scholarships, contact the church office at 331-4887 or The Rev. J.R. Lander at 206-816-2192 or e-mail jameslander@gmail.com.
